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otolaryngology
Definition:
(nou) the medical specialty that deals with diseases of the ear, nose and throat
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈoʊtoʊlӕrɪŋˈgɑ:lədƷi
Examples:
Some programs also provide rotations in family medicine and otolaryngology.
It is an association for research in otolaryngology.
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Common mistakes of otolaryngology pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as "ot-o-LAR-yn-gol-o-gy". The correct stress is on the fifth syllable: /ˌoʊ.təˌlær.ɪŋˈɡɒl.ə.dʒi/ in US English and /ˌəʊ.təˌlær.ɪŋˈɡɒl.ə.dʒi/ in UK English. Tip: Focus on emphasizing "gol" to avoid misplacing stress.
- Vowel sounds: Some learners pronounce "o" in "otolaryngology" as a short "o" sound, like in "hot". The first "o" should sound like "oh" /oʊ/ (US) or /əʊ/ (UK). Tip: Practice saying "oh" clearly to improve your pronunciation.
- Syllable division: A common mistake is to break "otolaryngology" into too many syllables, such as "o-ta-lar-yng-o-lo-gy". The correct syllable breakdown is "ot-o-lar-yn-GOL-o-gy". Tip: Count the syllables as you say the word to maintain the correct flow.
- Final "gy" sound: Some speakers pronounce the ending as "jee" instead of the correct "gee" sound. The last syllable should be pronounced as /dʒi/ in both US and UK English. Tip: Emphasize the "gee" sound by practicing similar words, like "energy".
- Overly fast pronunciation: Rushing through "otolaryngology" can lead to unclear speech, making it sound jumbled. It's important to articulate each syllable clearly. Tip: Slow down your speech and pronounce each part distinctly for better clarity.